Renewable Energy
New Mexico has substantial renewable resources from solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and geothermal energy.
WHY GREATER ALBUQUERQUE?
With unparalleled intellectual capital assets, strong institutional capacity for program graduates, and over 25,000 employed in industries which complement renewable energy sectors, Greater Albuquerque offers unique strengths for companies seeking to locate and grow in a high quality environment with a specialized set of skills in renewable energy production and research and development.
$3.8 B
2021 CONTRIBUTION TO GDP
5TH
FOR LOWEST TOTAL ENERGY COSTS WALLETHUB, 2020
20.2%
INCREASE IN JOB GROWTH FROM 2016-2020
INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
Nestled within the pro business climate of New Mexico, new economic opportunities strengthen the potential for sustainable and green energy development in solar, wind, geothermal, and hydrogen.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
These industries have enjoyed comfortable expansions thanks to the unique assets anchored within the region.
“I can’t imagine a better place to be. We need a highly skilled workforce, and we need it immediately,” Gordon said. “We see New Mexico as a place that will give our employees an affordable, high quality of life with access to culture and the outdoors. It’s really a dream location.”
Jon Gordon, Co-Founder, Head of Partnerships & Government Affairs
SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE
In Greater Albuquerque, a spirit of collaboration and innovation drive new growth and opportunity within renewable energy sectors a mix of both highly specialized engineering and production based talent.
1,220
TOTAL PROGRAM COMPLETIONS
25%
REGIONAL 5-YEAR JOB GROWTH
25,250
2021 ANNUAL AVERAGE INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT